6 Ideas for Your Classroom Winter Party
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by nycecelia
3M ago
Can you believe we are already thinking about holiday parties? I feel like it was just Halloween, but here we are. Holiday parties still might look a little different for your district this year. Before Covid, many schools allowed parents in the classroom to help with planning and assisting with the annual holiday parties. Or, maybe your district has never allowed parents or even large parties. Either way, it’s always fun to celebrate the holidays with your students. And, there are so many fun ways to do so. I am sharing a few ideas on celebrating the winter season with your students. Crafts ..read more
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Understanding the Components of Structured Literacy
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by nycecelia
4M ago
Structured literacy is an evidence-based approach to teaching literacy that supports all learners, including those with dyslexia. Structured literacy emphasizes diagnostic, explicit, systematic, and cumulative, teaching of the components of literacy including phonology, sound-symbol, syllable instruction, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Structured literacy is a systematic, explicit, and multisensory approach to teaching reading and writing. It focuses on breaking down language into its component parts and teaching these parts in a deliberate and systematic sequence. This method is designed ..read more
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Mastering Parent-Teacher Conferences: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
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by nycecelia
4M ago
Love them of hate them, they are here!It is time for parent teacher conferences. Conferences can be stressful but I actually enjoy them. Teaching is all about building relationships – with students and their families. I approach conferences as another way to deepen our relationship. We have two conferences a year; one the first week of November and the other at the end of February.This first conference is especially important in building trust and mutual respect.We need parents to know that we love their children but also balance telling them about their child in the classroom. Going over str ..read more
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Fall Activities in the First Grade Classroom
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by nycecelia
4M ago
Fall is here, and I am definitely ready for it. I love summer, but I am in definite need of some cooler weather and all things pumpkin. I absolutely love incorporating fall activities into my classroom, and it gets my students really excited about learning. From pumpkins to apples, and Halloween there is sometimes not enough time in October to incorporate all of the fun things that I want to do. The beginning of the year excitement is still alive, and my firsties are super excited to learn, it’s the perfect time to include fun fall topics. I am going to share some of my favorite activities tha ..read more
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7 Ways to Help Struggling Readers in First Grade
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by nycecelia
4M ago
First grade is a monumental time for your students in their reading journey. During first grade, children are developing the necessary skills to have a solid foundation in reading. But, not all students enter first grade at the same reading level. Some students are just emerging, while others have already developed a pretty solid foundation with their reading skills. Regardless of the skill level, first grade is a critical time for first graders to improve their reading skills and be building upon new ones. As teachers, we can all say we have had students who struggle with reading. Helping you ..read more
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5 Effective Classroom Management Tools
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by nycecelia
4M ago
Classroom management is one of the most essential pieces of a successful school year. As teachers, we are always in a battle with making sure our students are on-task and engaged in learning. The thing with classroom management is, if you don’t teach it, you can’t expect it. This is why it’s so important to have the right set of classroom management tools to help your students follow procedures, stay on task, and engage in their learning. If you are looking to find some new classroom management tools to encourage positive behaviors in your classroom, this is the perfect post for you. I will sh ..read more
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14 Picture Books for Building Classroom Community
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by nycecelia
4M ago
The beginning of a new year is challenging regardless of how many years you’ve been teaching. We are preparing our classrooms, planning lessons, and welcoming new students into our classrooms. The first few weeks of school include getting to know you activities and introducing classroom procedures and expectations. But, most importantly, laying the foundation for your classroom community. We all know the importance of welcoming our students into a classroom where they feel included, loved, and safe and how this affects their ability to learn. We have a new batch of kiddos we are getting to kn ..read more
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7 Mistakes I’ve Made When Teaching Phonics
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by nycecelia
4M ago
I’ve been teaching for quite some time…so you can only imagine all of the things I have learned and all the mistakes I have made. But, as teachers, we constantly learn new things and better our teaching methods for our students. Whether you’re a new teacher, a veteran teacher, or just a teacher looking to change things up, I’m sharing the mistakes I’ve made when teaching phonics. Over the last couple of years, I have immersed myself in the Science of Reading, and it has taught me so much about the value of teaching phonics and how to improve my teaching methods. Mistake #1 Teaching Too Much a ..read more
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6 Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
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by nycecelia
4M ago
Dealing with disruptive behaviors in the classroom can be a challenging task for any teacher. These behaviors can not only interfere with the learning process but can also negatively impact the teacher’s ability to maintain classroom management. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to manage these behaviors effectively. In this blog post, we will discuss some effective strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors in the classroom. Teachers can effectively deal with disruptive behaviors in the classroom. Here are some tips for teachers on how to handle challenging behaviors in th ..read more
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The 100th Day of School
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by nycecelia
4M ago
It’s January so the 100th day of school is upon us! Most schools celebrate the 100 day in January or February, so let’s dig into some fun ways to enjoy the 100th day of school in first grade. I love celebrations but also like to stick to a schedule. Take the needs of your class into consideration and design a 100 day that works for the needs of your students.  This blog post is full of suggestions for things you may want to try for 100th Day of school. 100 Day Read Alouds Here are some picture books that are perfect for 100 Day. I’ve compiled a list of my favorites.  These are affil ..read more
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